Tag: David Desharnais

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Lightning, Senators, Rangers, and Sharks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, and San Jose Sharks ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines. Chris Johnston: On the report that Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson has requested a…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Rangers, and Penguins

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Forward Matt Calvert took part in his first practice yesterday since he suffered his upper-body injury. Brian Hedger: Both Calvert and coach John Tortorella said that Calvert is day-to-day. Brian Hedger: The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Top 10 UFAs and the New York Rangers

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: If the Bruins and Ryan Spooner have the salary set through arbitration, the Bruins could look at the second buyout window and winger Matt Beleskey could be vulnerable. Kevin Paul Dupont: If…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Top 6 to 10 NHL Free Agent Centermen

NHL Free agency is just around the corner on July 1st. Consequently, there are a lot of players available to sign with new teams. This article will focus on the top six to 10 unrestricted NHL free agent centers. They…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – McDavid, Draisaitl, Russell, Free Agency

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli said he doesn't plan on making another blockbuster trade like he did last offseason with the Taylor Hall - Adam Larsson trade. He plans on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: (mailbag) Looking at the Predators center situation. The Predators have three pending free agent centers in Mike Fisher, Vernon Fiddler and Mike Ribeiro. Ribeiro asked for a trade but the…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Oilers Send Davidson To Canadiens For Desharnais

The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenseman Brandon Davidson to the Montreal Canadiens for center David Desharnais. The 25-year old Davidson was drafted 162nd in the 6th round of the 2010 draft by the Oilers. Davidson carries a $1.425 million cap…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens and NY Islanders

On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: Wonder if Ryan Miller would be on a short list of potential goaltenders the Flames could look at signing this offseason. On the Montreal Canadiens ... The Fourth Period: The Montreal Canadiens are…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Habs, Ducks, Pens, Sens, Blackhawks, Lightning, Leafs and Blues

On the Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Montreal Canadiens have been moving Alex Galchenyuk between center and wing, he'll be…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Habs, Leafs, Devils, Sabres, Wings, Kings, Hawks, Avs, Ducks and Oilers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: The Penguins activated defenseman Kris Letang from the IR before last night's game. On the Montreal Canadiens ... SportsCentre: Defenseman Andrei Markov and forward David Desharnais returned to the lineup last night. Renaud Lavoie:…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Rangers and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Evgeni Malkin is working out off-ice and is making progress. He added that Kris Letang is a game-time decision tonight. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: The…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Caps, Sens, Leafs, Rangers, Pens, Habs and Islanders

On the Washington Capitals ... Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid Atlantic: Defenseman John Carlson didn't practice yesterday and he is doubtful for tonight's game against the Blues. Carlson missed Monday's game with a lower-body injury. Coach Barry Trotz said that Carlson…

Mark Easson